Android Engineer, Growth
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for seamless mobile experiences continues to rise, companies like Openai are looking for skilled Android Engineers to drive growth and conversion. With 75% of users accessing digital services through mobile devices, the role of Android Engineers has become pivotal. Openai's commitment to innovative technologies and user-centric design makes this role particularly appealing. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, as well as their experience in integrating backend APIs and building robust client-side architectures. Before applying, it's essential to understand the company's mission and values, which prioritize the safe deployment of AI systems and the creation of a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Job Description
About the Role
The Growth team at Openai is responsible for helping millions of users discover the value of ChatGPT and seamlessly access the company's paid experiences. As an Android Engineer on the Growth team, you will play a crucial role in building and shipping high-quality Android features that improve activation, conversion, and retention for ChatGPT's paid offerings. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include collaborating closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, and backend engineers to rapidly experiment, learn from user behavior, and deliver intuitive experiences to millions of users.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building polished consumer experiences and using data to improve them over time. They will be proficient in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, with experience in integrating backend APIs and building robust client-side architectures. A strong understanding of product quality, craftsmanship, communication, and cross-functional collaboration is also essential.
What You Will Do
- Build and ship high-quality Android features that improve activation, conversion, and retention for ChatGPT's paid offerings
- Own end-to-end development of growth initiatives, from technical design through launch and iteration
- Develop subscription experiences, including paywalls, upgrade prompts, purchase flows, and entitlement management
- Partner closely with product, design, and data teams to define hypotheses, run experiments, and measure impact
- Use experimentation and user insights to continuously improve the paid user experience
- Contribute to the evolution of Openai's Android architecture, tooling, testing practices, and engineering standards
- Help maintain a fast, reliable, and delightful mobile experience for millions of users
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize growth opportunities
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for Android features and initiatives
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in Android development
What We Are Looking For
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, including meaningful Android experience
- A track record of shipping and maintaining consumer-facing Android features at scale
- Proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
- Experience integrating backend APIs and building robust client-side architectures
- Comfort operating in fast-moving, collaborative environments with product ambiguity
- Strong product quality, craftsmanship, communication, and cross-functional collaboration
- Experience using data and experimentation to inform decisions and iterate quickly
- Bonus: subscription or in-app purchase systems, growth engineering, A/B testing, Google Play Billing, entitlement management, analytics instrumentation, or consumer products at large scale
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
- Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems
Nice to Have
- Experience with machine learning or AI-powered technologies
- Familiarity with cloud-based services, such as AWS or Google Cloud
- Knowledge of security best practices for mobile applications
- Experience with test-driven development and continuous integration
- Familiarity with project management tools, such as Jira or Asana
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO and sick leave policy
- Remote work stipend and hardware budget
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose in your resume and cover letter
- Showcase your ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas effectively
- Prepare to discuss your experience with integrating backend APIs and building robust client-side architectures
- Be ready to provide examples of how you've used data and experimentation to inform decisions and iterate quickly
- Familiarize yourself with Openai's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how they align with your own professional goals and values
- Research the company's products and services, and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process
- Consider creating a portfolio or GitHub repository to showcase your Android development projects and contributions
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